The Blues are poised to return with another offer for West Brom defender Evans, after having an £18m bid rejected, writes the Irish Mirror.

Boss Pep Guardiola has spent over £200m already this summer — including £130m on full-back trio Kyle Walker, Benjamin Mendy and Danilo. Now he is determined to land the former Manchester United centre-back ahead of next Thursday’s 11pm deadline.

Evans, 29, is yet to play this season for Tony Pulis' Albion after failing to sign a new contract.

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But he has been included in Northern Ireland’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Czech Republic.

The Baggies have tied down fellow defender Craig Dawson on a new three-year contract, want Spurs' Kevin Wimmer for their backline and maintain a strong interest in Middlesbrough centre-half Ben Gibson.